Thread by @ethlings

We're proud that the Ethlings discord community is so collaborative and thoughtful.

Here are 18 #NFT learning resources curated by the community: tweets, articles, podcasts, and videos to suit your preferred learning style.

(pls also share *your* favorite resources below)

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Non-fungible tokens from @ethereum
(The Ethereum community has built a number of constantly evolving guides on DeFi & other topics too. Highly recommend)
ethereum.org/en/nft/#what-a…

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NFTs - the Modern Finance Podcast by @kevinrose
(You can't go wrong with Kevin's podcasts. He's interviewed the Larva Labs & Art Blocks founders, Beeple, Gary Vee, etc)
modern.finance/nfts-blockchai…

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NFTs, explained by @strawberrywell
(A solid, less technical, shorter read!)
theverge.com/22310188/nft-e…

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Mark Cuban on Why DeFi and NFTs are the Future by @BanklessHQ with @mcuban
(Mark knows his stuff and is obsessed with the space. He's not just some rich guy throwing money into NFTs.)

5/
The Greatest NFT Film Ever Made by @DefiantNews
(Honestly, haven't had a chance to watch this! People love it. Skip Netflix next weekend, watch this instead)

6/
Hal Finney calling the NFT/CryptoArt movement in 1993 by Hal Finney and resurfaced by @justintrimble

https://twitter.com/justintrimble/status/1357098395110952964?s=20

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The History of Non-Fungible Tokens by @AndrewSteinwold
(To innovate in the space, we need to understand how we got to now. Fun read too!)
medium.com/@Andrew.Steinw…

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5 Epic Metaverse Stories by @NFT_Radio
(Stories from key players in the NFT space. @Conlan @Metakovan @Dylan @Rizzle @Yat @Roham @SuperRareJohn @MattKaneArtist)

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CryptoPunks: Digital Collectibles as Stores of Value by @cryptodiario, @foobazzler, @alexgausman
(Brilliant cryptopunk thesis that starts with foundational understanding of money + bitcoin + ETH)
punk.substack.com/p/cryptopunks-…

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The Fat CryptoPunks Thesis by @benroy__
(Ben's clean investment thesis has proven to be true)
blog.usejournal.com/the-fat-crypto…

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Why I Spent $225k on a Pixelated Cartoon Image of a Cowboy Wearing a VR Headset by @topshotfund
(Fun read, and an interesting dive into how different collectors think about rarity + NFT traits)
topshotfund.substack.com/p/why-i-spent-…

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@beaniemaxi AMA Summary - not sure of interviewer
(Short read with insights from the trenches of serious NFT investing)
docs.google.com/document/u/0/d…

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The Pak x Sotheby’s Drop: A Retrospective by @NFTCulture
("We are now seeing new, creative drop styles constantly challenging the imagination." - @BelfortNFT)
nftculture.com/nft-art/the-pa…

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Tips for New NFT artists by @AxieKing
(Important read for new artists coming into the space! Stay safe out there)

https://twitter.com/AxieKing/status/1335684845490429953

15/
Making Sense of Layer 2 by @0xstark
(For those of you observing gas at 300+ and wondering, "wtf is layer2?")

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Do You Really* Own Your NFT? Chances Are, You Don’t - @dankahan
(Explains the NFT storage challenge and current & future solutions)
thedefiant.io/do-you-really-…

17/
Meebits exploit summary by @sillytuna
(The biggest NFT "heist" yet. 💩 happens, it's early innings)

https://twitter.com/sillytuna/status/1391013965170454540

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24 reasons $ETH is extraordinarily undervalued by @CroissantEth
(Reminder of the vast applications of $ETH, insane growth, & coming improvements. There will only be 1)

https://twitter.com/croissanteth/status/1390696769990893571?s=21

Please share other resources you've found valuable! Whether on NFT basics, something technically interesting, NFT history, market trends, investment theses, market needs, etc! Ethlings will build a learning library for the #NFT community